Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Sefton 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 115 schools across Sefton. Updated with 2025–26 data.

115

Total schools

Outstanding

10%

Outstanding rate

58.7%

Avg KS2 SATs

35.7

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
🥉	Merefield School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	93	View school
5.	St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate Primary	Outstanding	91	View school
6.	St. Mary's College Not applicable	—	89	View school
7.	Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	84	View school
8.	Freshfield Primary School Primary	Outstanding	82	View school
9.	Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school
10.	Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre Primary	Good	81	View school
11.	Crossens Nursery School Nursery	Good	80	View school
12.	Cambridge Nursery School Nursery	Good	80	View school
13.	Greenacre Community Nursery School Nursery	Good	80	View school
14.	Farnborough Road Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
15.	St Philip's Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
16.	Litherland Moss Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
17.	Thomas Gray Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
18.	Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School Primary	Good	80	View school
19.	St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
20.	Shoreside Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Sefton?

There are 115 primary & secondary schools in Sefton, of which 11 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Sefton?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Sefton is Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Sefton?

Primary and secondary school applications in Sefton are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Sefton council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Sefton?

10% of primary & secondary schools in Sefton are rated Outstanding and 77% are rated Good. 78.3% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.